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Suffolk County Police to hold vehicle auction on June 15
The Suffolk County Police Department Impound Section will hold an auction on June 15 at the department’s impound facility, located at 100 Old Country Road in Westhampton. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held rain or shine. There will be a preview of vehicles on June 13 and June 14 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the impound yard. Vehicles will also be available for preview for one hour prior to the start of the auction on June 15.
Setauket Seafood sold after 42 years
After 42 years of continuity, Setauket Seafood has been sold to new ownership. This long-standing establishment, best known for its high-quality seafood and impressive longevity, will enter its newest chapter under the ownership of Alan Blanco. A chef at Savino’s Hideaway in Mount Sinai, Blanco has 12 years of experience in culinary arts.
Motorcyclist killed on North Ocean Avenue in Holtsville
Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Holtsville on June 13 at approximately 6:20 p.m. Jared Rueb, 46, was operating a 2005 Honda motorcycle, southbound on North Ocean Avenue by Peconic Avenue, when he lost control and struck a curb at approximately 6:20 p.m. He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His motorcycle was impounded for a safety check.
Little League closing ceremonies at Gaynor Park honors two of its own
Two Smithtown baseball icons were honored Saturday at Gaynor Park in St. James. One was recognized for his achievements on the diamond decades ago, and the other for his behind-the-scenes work over the past decade to elevate the league. Rich Tomitz, outgoing president of the St. James-Smithtown Little League after...
Obituary: John Ernest Lanphear
John Ernest Lanphear, 85, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 29. John was born on September 10, 1938, in New York. Settling in East Setauket to raise his family, John had an illustrious career with Grumman and Boeing as an aeronautical engineer before retiring to Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Obituary: Mary Hines
Mary Bernadette Lowe Hines, 84, of Austin, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2021. She was born on April 21, 1936, in New York City. She and her husband, Thomas Marlow Hines, raised three daughters, Michael Mary, Elizabeth, and Katie, in Setauket from 1963 to 2000. She then moved to Austin to be closer to her two grandchildren, Daisy and Maxwell. A ceremony to honor and remember Mary’s life will be held at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Setauket on Saturday, June 15, at 10:45 a.m.
Suffolk D.A.: Huntington Station man pleads guilty to drunk driving crash
Leo Flores-Gracias Was Driving While Intoxicated When He Caused a Fatal Head-On Collision. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on June 7 that Leo Flores-Gracias, 26, of Huntington Station, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and other related charges, for driving while intoxicated and crashing into another vehicle, killing his own passenger, Marlon Nunez-Cuellar, 25, of Huntington Station.
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County honor more than 40 Girl Scouts at annual Gold Awards
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County honored 42 Girl Scouts at its annual Gold Award Dinner & Ceremony on May 30. The event was held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. The Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting and the preeminent leadership award for high school girls. Gold Award Girl Scouts address issues they’re passionate about by planning and implementing a project that produces lasting change in their communities and beyond.
Suffolk County Legislator Englebright names Ward Melville High School junior LD5’s Youth Week Award winner
Suffolk County Legislator Steven Englebright (D-Setauket) named Stony Brook resident Kayden Laucella the Fifth Legislative District’s Youth Week Award winner for 2024. “The Fifth Legislative District is filled with impressive students,” Englebright said. “Kayden is an excellent example of how fortunate we are to have young people in our community who care about enhancing our quality of life.”
Stony Brook University Hospital ranked #2 for Pediatric Care in the U.S. by Money Magazine
Money magazine has ranked Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) as the #2 Best Hospital for Pediatric Care in the country. These services are provided by Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, the leading children’s hospital on Long Island, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties delivering cutting-edge research, technological innovations, clinical trials and breakthrough techniques.
Summer SWAP series returns to The Jazz Loft
Offering four Tuesday evenings of music on the lawn. The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, in partnership with Stony Brook University, Stony Brook Medicine and community businesses will present the 2024 Summer Stage With A Purpose (Summer SWAP), on a series of Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. The events are FREE to the community.
The Jazz Loft awarded $100K by the NYS Council on the Arts for upgraded recording equipment
The Jazz Loft recently announced a grant award from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the organization’s upgrades in equipment. This grant is part of a capital project funding announcement by NYSCA, which totals over $32 million to 102 capital projects across New York State. The grant is a matching grant, with $50K coming from the state and $50K from The Jazz Loft donors.
Horseshoe crab protections pass in Albany, await governor’s signature
Permanent protections for New York horseshoe crabs cleared a major hurdle during the last days of the 2024 state legislative session, passing both the state Senate and Assembly on June 7. “It’s extremely exciting,” said Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Farmingdale-based Citizens Campaign for the Environment, which advocated for the...
Celebrating Flag Day: The birthday of the stars and stripes
Flag Day is a special occasion that honors Old Glory and commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777. According to History.com, in 1775, the Second Continental Army led to the creation of the first “American” flag. However, that flag was too similar to the British Union Jack flag so President George Washington requested a revision. In 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that the “flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white.” Furthermore, the “union” was represented by 13 stars of white in a blue field, “representing a new constellation.”
Horror movie ‘The Watchers’ gets lost in the woods
Author A.M. Shine set his 2022 Gothic horror The Watchers in his native Ireland. The debut novel dealt with an uncharted forest that ensnares people within its woods. At the heart of the mystery is folklore dealing with fairies best known as changelings, malign shapeshifters studying their captive human quarry.
Sewage line break highlights the need for modernization
A river of water ran down the steep hill of Gnarled Hollow Road when Sotiria Everett arrived home from work June 4. The water appeared to be coming from under the street at the top of the slope, she said, adding she had to move cones and navigate around Suffolk County Water Authority trucks to reach her driveway.
Port Jeff dance studio leaves behind more than lessons
The owners of one Port Jefferson dance school will take their final bows on June 14 and 15 at their annual recital. In October, Amy Tyler-Worrell and John Worrell, owners of Amy Tyler School of Dance, announced that the dance studio would close permanently at the end of the school year. Tyler-Worrell operated the business for 36 years.
‘Driving the Green Book’ wins Best Documentary at The People’s Film Festival
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) has revealed that the documentary Driving the Green Book, which features the historic Three Village Inn in Stony Brook, has won ‘Best Documentary’ at The People’s Film Festival in Harlem. The announcement was made in a press release on June 11.
The John W. Engeman Theater’s ‘Seussical the Musical’ is all the thinks you can think…and more
The colorful pages of Dr. Seuss’ stories come to life on the John W. Engeman’s stage for their latest children’s theater production, and their rendition of Seussical the Musical is one for the books. Directed by Danny Meglio, the story follows the plot of “Horton Hears a...
Porch pirate steals package from Commack home
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole a package from a Commack home last month. A man allegedly stole a package containing four cellphones, valued at $3,000, from the front porch...
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